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A POEM TO PARENTS
All of you are parents
But you’re also teachers, too
And if you want to help your child
I’ll tell you what to do.
Whenever you’re in the kitchen
Let your child be your helping hands
And show them all the labels
And let them read the brands.
Say beginning and ending sounds
And find some things that Rhyme
And they will quickly learn to read
In a short amount of time.
Let your children help you measure
The butter, eggs and flour
And let them help you set the timer
For thirty minutes or an hour.
Then, when you have to leave your house
In the car or for a walk
Don’t forget this another time
To teach and learn and talk.
Read all the street signs that you pass
And the house numbers by the door
And all the license plates on cars
And there is so much more.
There are many words on buildings
And trucks and cars you meet
There are billboards standing tall
And shops on every street.
Then when at last you do return
And you sit down together
Please take this opportunity to read
A book about whatever.
Being a parent is very special
But as a teacher you are special, too
Just take the time to make learning fun
And your child will love what you do.